GDPR Compliance – Connect Group Recruitment
Connect Group Recruitment (“we”, “our”, “us”) complies with Data Protection Laws globally; however, the minimum standard that we apply is that found within the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). This Regulation enhances privacy rights for individuals and provides a strict framework within which commercial organisations can legally operate.
1. Purpose of Data Processing
Connect Group Recruitment will only process your personal data for the purposes of providing staffing solutions, recruitment, and assignment support services. We will not process any personal or sensitive data for any purpose other than those defined within this Privacy Notice.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
While we will not be seeking explicit consent from you for processing your data, all processing is conducted in line with GDPR requirements, based on legitimate interests related to recruitment, staffing, and assignment support services.
3. Types of Data Processed
We may process:
Personal identification information (name, contact details, date of birth)
Employment history, education, and professional qualifications
References and other career-related information
Sensitive personal data (only when necessary and with extra protection)
4. Data Security
We adopt robust principles of Information Security Management and cybersecurity protocols associated with our IT infrastructure to ensure your personal data is secure and protected from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods are reviewed regularly, and data no longer required is securely deleted.
6. Third-Party Sharing
We may share personal data with carefully selected third-party partners and service providers who process data on our behalf, including:
Clients and potential employers for recruitment purposes
Digital marketing or IT service providers
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that your personal data be deleted where there is no legitimate reason for retention.
Restriction: You can request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Objection: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Requests to exercise these rights can be submitted via email to Fadi Jawish, Managing Director – Fadi@connectgroup.ai.
8. Cookies and Online Tracking
When using our website, certain cookies may be deployed to enhance functionality and performance. These cookies are used in compliance with GDPR and applicable privacy regulations. Please refer to our separate Cookies Policy for detailed information.
9. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any updates will be published on our website and will apply from the date of publication.
Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:
Fadi Jawish
Managing Director
Email:Fadi@connectgroup.ai